Idaho Capitol Watch
Senate Health & Welfare Committee - Jan 26, 2026 - January 26, 2026
Senate Health & Welfare Committee reviewed Clayton Steele's reappointment to Board of Environmental Quality and non-Medicaid Health & Welfare budget, inclu
Senate Health & Welfare Committee reviewed Clayton Steele's reappointment to Board of Environmental Quality and non-Medicaid Health & Welfare budget, including enhancements for child care, vaccines, and rural health funds.
Key topics
- Clayton Steele Board Appointment
- Health & Welfare Non-Medicaid Budget
- Rural Health Transformation Funds
- Child Care Capacity Enhancements
- Home Visiting Program Funding
Session highlights
- Committee calls to order; begins Clayton Steele appointment hearing.
- Senator Harris questions Steele on board challenges, including Perpetua case.
- Senator Wintrow asks Steele about rewards of board service.
- Senator Blalock seeks Steele's view on Perpetua project status.
- Senator Zuiderveld questions Steele on potential conflicts with Clearwater Paper.
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